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Hawaiian Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa

Delicious Hawaiian chicken tacos topped with a spicy and sweet jalapeño pineapple salsa, perfect for a tropical twist on taco night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce for marinating
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
For the Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For Assembly
  • 8 small taco shells soft or hard
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Salsa
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, minced jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Slice the grilled chicken and place it in taco shells.
  2. Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, and jalapeño pineapple salsa.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the heat level of the salsa by adding more or less jalapeño.

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